Uncomfortably amazing
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glacier_kittyYesterday mom picked me up after 4 and we saw a big smoke plume in the distance. It looked like it was by Farmer's Loop but as we got closer it looked like it was in Goldstream. As we crested the hill on Ballaine it looked like it was REALLY close to mom's house. Our stomachs were in knots. We saw some smoke jumpers too. We got to her house and decided to walk up to the top of the hill to take a look (I've been wanting to do that haha. There was a REALLY awesome view of the mountains and hills). We walked through the forest and found a trail above the power lines that looked like you could see the fire well. We got to the other side..and there was the fire on the next hill over. You could see the smoke and flames shooting up. It was really amazing to see. It was pretty windy and it looked like the fire was moving fast towards us so we went back home and mom gathered up the most important things in case we needed to evacuate. There were a lot of planes going to fight the fire..that was also very cool to see. Later after Ryan got home from work the four of us went back to the top of the hill..but the smoke was pretty thick so you couldn't see flames or anything. I'm amazed at the speed the firefighters controlled the fire and I'm extremely grateful to them. It's getting windy again today so I hope the fire doesn't start back up again..
FAIRBANKS — Firefighters were gaining control of the first large wildfire of the season in the Fairbanks area Friday evening. At 9:50 p.m., firefighters reported the blaze had died down significantly and no structures were reported lost.
The 700-acre fire was burning in the area of the Moose Mountain Ski Resort and appeared to be moving away from the most populated area north of Goldstream Road, although the hilly area in the vicinity of the fire includes scattered cabins.
The cause of the fire had not yet been determined.
The fire was reportedly about 1.5 miles from the O’Connor Creek subdivision.
Flames were seen shooting about 100 feet high in some areas, with some black spruce trees bursting into flames of about 200 feet. The main fire sparked a spot fire on the north side of Old Murphy Dome Road, but that was contained and put out, fire officials reported.
Winds were reportedly gusting from the south-southwest at about 10 to 15 mph. The temperature was warm, in the 70s.
No evacuations were ordered, contrary to earlier reports from fire officials.
One fire official on scene advised other residents stay close to their telephones and listen for a reverse 911 call for updates.
Fire officials also were asking people who are leaving homes in the Goldstream to not park along the roads because doing so impedes the movement of emergency vehicles.
According to the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center, the fired was discovered about 3:45 p.m.
By mid-afternoon, the parking lot at nearby Ivory Jack’s Restaurant was swarming with state and local fire personnel. Multiple tanker trucks from fire departments were lined up and waiting to be called forward to the scene.
Fire and emergency personnel were seen huddling near a state truck, discussing logistics and splitting up teams to survey and plan. Two fixed-wing aircraft were making repeated retardant drops and the Forestry Division was using CL-215s, called “Ducks”, on the fire. The Ducks were scooping water off the float pond at Fairbanks International Airport.
Residents mingled on the deck of Ivory Jack’s with almost an equal number of dogs they had taken from their homes, discussing options and whether or not to pack up valuables and leave.
“I grabbed my cats, my laptop, my Chapstick, a pair of jeans and my knitting,” said resident Kat Betters, one of a number of people watching the fire from the parking lot and deck of Ivory Jack’s Restaurant. “Everybody’s summer is over until the fire is over.”
Ten smokejumpers were driven into the O’Connor Creek area, located off the Elliott Highway.
The fire now is under the supervision of the Alaska Division of Forestry, said Pete Buist, a Division of Forestry public information officer.
By early evening the wind began calming down and fire equipment and personnel began showing up from Delta and Copper River, and more crews are expected, Buist said.
“Ground troops will be working the fire all night,” he said.
(Today)
The fire on Moose Mountain did not grow much overnight, although it was still active this morning, according to Division of Forestry information officer Pete Buist.
Planes have been ordered to drop more retardant, and then they will begin dropping water again, he said. Five crews are working on the fire now and three more from the state's Forestry Division have been ordered to assist.
Firefighters worked on strengthening the fireline closest to residential areas, which should prove beneficial as the fire is tending to backtrack from the direction it went Friday night.
It is still between 700 and 800 acres, Buist said, and no evacuations have been ordered.
"It was quite active this morning," he said. "Once the clouds started moving out and the temperature started heating up, there was significant fire activity. It's a measure of how dry it is."
"The wind that's on it is fairly variable," Buist said. "It can go wherever there's unburned fuel."
Thunderstorms are in the forecast for the area, which is a concern for firefighters because of lightning, as well as unpredictable winds.
Smoke over mom's house
Where the fire was..couldn't really get in an open spot up there
Smoke at 11 PM
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FAIRBANKS — Firefighters were gaining control of the first large wildfire of the season in the Fairbanks area Friday evening. At 9:50 p.m., firefighters reported the blaze had died down significantly and no structures were reported lost.
The 700-acre fire was burning in the area of the Moose Mountain Ski Resort and appeared to be moving away from the most populated area north of Goldstream Road, although the hilly area in the vicinity of the fire includes scattered cabins.
The cause of the fire had not yet been determined.
The fire was reportedly about 1.5 miles from the O’Connor Creek subdivision.
Flames were seen shooting about 100 feet high in some areas, with some black spruce trees bursting into flames of about 200 feet. The main fire sparked a spot fire on the north side of Old Murphy Dome Road, but that was contained and put out, fire officials reported.
Winds were reportedly gusting from the south-southwest at about 10 to 15 mph. The temperature was warm, in the 70s.
No evacuations were ordered, contrary to earlier reports from fire officials.
One fire official on scene advised other residents stay close to their telephones and listen for a reverse 911 call for updates.
Fire officials also were asking people who are leaving homes in the Goldstream to not park along the roads because doing so impedes the movement of emergency vehicles.
According to the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center, the fired was discovered about 3:45 p.m.
By mid-afternoon, the parking lot at nearby Ivory Jack’s Restaurant was swarming with state and local fire personnel. Multiple tanker trucks from fire departments were lined up and waiting to be called forward to the scene.
Fire and emergency personnel were seen huddling near a state truck, discussing logistics and splitting up teams to survey and plan. Two fixed-wing aircraft were making repeated retardant drops and the Forestry Division was using CL-215s, called “Ducks”, on the fire. The Ducks were scooping water off the float pond at Fairbanks International Airport.
Residents mingled on the deck of Ivory Jack’s with almost an equal number of dogs they had taken from their homes, discussing options and whether or not to pack up valuables and leave.
“I grabbed my cats, my laptop, my Chapstick, a pair of jeans and my knitting,” said resident Kat Betters, one of a number of people watching the fire from the parking lot and deck of Ivory Jack’s Restaurant. “Everybody’s summer is over until the fire is over.”
Ten smokejumpers were driven into the O’Connor Creek area, located off the Elliott Highway.
The fire now is under the supervision of the Alaska Division of Forestry, said Pete Buist, a Division of Forestry public information officer.
By early evening the wind began calming down and fire equipment and personnel began showing up from Delta and Copper River, and more crews are expected, Buist said.
“Ground troops will be working the fire all night,” he said.
(Today)
The fire on Moose Mountain did not grow much overnight, although it was still active this morning, according to Division of Forestry information officer Pete Buist.
Planes have been ordered to drop more retardant, and then they will begin dropping water again, he said. Five crews are working on the fire now and three more from the state's Forestry Division have been ordered to assist.
Firefighters worked on strengthening the fireline closest to residential areas, which should prove beneficial as the fire is tending to backtrack from the direction it went Friday night.
It is still between 700 and 800 acres, Buist said, and no evacuations have been ordered.
"It was quite active this morning," he said. "Once the clouds started moving out and the temperature started heating up, there was significant fire activity. It's a measure of how dry it is."
"The wind that's on it is fairly variable," Buist said. "It can go wherever there's unburned fuel."
Thunderstorms are in the forecast for the area, which is a concern for firefighters because of lightning, as well as unpredictable winds.
Smoke over mom's house
Where the fire was..couldn't really get in an open spot up there
Smoke at 11 PM
Pretty colors
Day 66 - A picture of you doing something childish
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Day 04 - A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 08 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of someone you do the craziest things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist
Day 14 - A picture of your favorite store
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
Day 18 - A picture of the sexiest woman alive
Day 19 - A picture of something you love to do.
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
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Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book
Day 24 - A picture of someone you miss
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Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of your favorite night
Day 28 - A picture of your favorite place in the world
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - A picture of your favorite quote
Day 31 - A picture of food you made
Day 32 - A picture of what you did today
Day 33 - A picture of somewhere you went today
Day 34 - A picture of your favorite morning
Day 35 - A picture of your hometown
Day 36 - A picture of your pet
Day 37 - A picture taken at school
Day 38 - A picture of your favorite drink
Day 39 - A picture of your favorite food
Day 40 - A picture of your friends
Day 41 - A picture of your favorite weather
Day 42 - A picture of you listening to music
Day 43 - A picture of you celebrating
Day 44 - A picture that describes your life
Day 45 - A picture of your favorite cartoon character
Day 46 - A picture that you edited
Day 47 - A picture of your favorite animal
Day 48 - A picture of you more than 10 years ago
Day 49 - A picture of you and your best friend(s)
Day 50 - A picture of yourself
Day 51 - A picture of you wearing sunglasses
Day 52 - A picture of you dressed up
Day 53 - A picture of you in a car
Day 54 - A picture of you on your last vacation
Day 55 - A picture of you with a date
Day 56 - A picture of you all bundled up
Day 57 - A picture of you in your backyard
Day 58 - A picture of your hair all done
Day 59 - A picture of you at prom
Day 60 - A picture of you at a sports game
Day 61 - A picture of you in the fall
Day 62 - A picture of you on a ride
Day 63 - A picture of luggage
Day 64 - A picture of you at work
Day 65 - A picture of you at a park
Day 66 - A picture of you in the air
Day 66 - A picture of you doing something childish
Day 67 - A picture of you falling
Day 68 - A picture of you outside
Day 69 - A picture of a crazy night out
Day 70 - A picture of someone you don't go a day without talking to
Day 71 - A picture of you with people you work with
Day 72 - A picture of you with unbelievable scenery
Day 73 - A picture of you somewhere warm
Day 74 - A picture taken professionally
Day 75 - A picture of you receiving a reward
Day 76 - A picture of you drinking something
Day 77 - A picture of you and friends making silly faces
Day 78 - A picture of you in the dark
Day 79 - A picture of you in the water
Day 80 - A picture of you and someone you love being silly
Day 81 - A picture of you with a character
Day 82 - A picture of someone you love asleep
Day 83 - A picture of you and a teammate
Day 84 - A picture of a school project
Day 85 - A picture of your favorite holiday
Day 86 - A picture of someone who helps you with school
Day 87 - A picture of someone you grew up with
Day 88 - A picture of your dream car
Day 89 - A picture of you at a hotel
Day 90 - A picture of you wearing your favorite color
Day 91 - A picture of you and your friends playing a game
Day 92 - A picture of your school
Day 93 - A picture of your favorite board game
Day 94 - A picture of you and your friends eating
Day 95 - A picture of you on a plane
Day 96 - A picture of your favorite movie
Day 97 - A picture of something you no longer have
Day 98 - A picture of you and your friends out somewhere
Day 99 - A picture that was first on your facebook.
Day 100 - A picture of you smiling
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Date: 2011-05-24 04:47 am (UTC)I also can't believe that that one picture was taken at 11 PM. It looks like it's 4 or 5 haha.